Something Short of Paradise (1979)
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- PG
- 1h 27min
- Drama, Comedy
- 03 Jun 1982 (Portugal)
- Movie
A romantic comedy revolving around the on-again, off-again relationship of a young New York couple.
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Cast
| Susan Sarandon | ... |
Madeline Ross
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| David Steinberg | ... |
Harris Sloane
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| Jean-Pierre Aumont | ... |
Jean-Fidel Mileau
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| Marilyn Sokol | ... |
Ruthie Miller
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| Joe Grifasi | ... |
Barney Collins
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Robert Hitt | ... |
Edgar Kent
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| David Rasche | ... |
David Ritchie
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Bob Kaliban | ... |
George Pendleton
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Ted Pugh | ... |
Frank Barnett
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Ann Robey | ... |
Gail Barnett
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William Francis | ... |
Hotel Manager
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Adrienne Jalbert | ... |
Fru-Fru
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| Terrence O'Hara | ... |
Donny Conrad
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Fred Nassif | ... |
Desk Clerk
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Sonya Jennings | ... |
Beth
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Ellen March | ... |
Lisa
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| Loretta Tupper | ... |
Alice Quine
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Martha Sherrill | ... |
Mrs. Peel
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Joan Pape | ... |
First Reporter
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Elizabeth Abassi | ... |
Elderly Lady at Airport
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F.J. O'Neil | ... |
Second Reporter
(as F.J. O'Neill)
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Robert Miller | ... |
Third Reporter
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Robert L. Horen | ... |
Fourth Reporter
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Lawrence Lust | ... |
Photographer
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Bernie Passeltiner | ... |
Elevator Operator
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Eugene Blau | ... |
Cabbie
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Paul Eichel | ... |
Max
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James York | ... |
Swinger
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Michael Templon | ... |
Jogger
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| Raynor Scheine | ... |
Professor
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Oliver Steindecker | ... |
Bearded Man
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| Steve Zettler | ... |
Man at Party
(as Stephan Zettlen)
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Debbie Staples | ... |
1st Woman at Party
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Marva Willis | ... |
2nd Woman at Party
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Raymond Jeri | ... |
2nd Man at Party
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Charles Johnston | ... |
Other Man
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Margaret Mary Briggs | ... |
Peggy Dancer
(as Margaret Briggs Brooks)
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Steven Earl-Edwards | ... |
(uncredited)
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John Sagona | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| David Helpern | ||
Written by
| Fred Barron | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Samuel Z. Arkoff | ... | executive producer |
| Lester Berman | ... | producer |
| James C. Gutman | ... | producer |
Music by
| Mark Snow | ||
Cinematography by
| Walter Lassally | ||
Editing by
| Frank Bracht | ||
Editorial Department
| Bill Berry | ... | negative cutter |
| Chris Kaeselau | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Howard Feuer | ||
| Jeremy Ritzer | ||
Art Direction by
| William De Seta | ||
Makeup Department
| Rita Ogden | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
| Isabelle Wayne | ... | makeup assistant |
Production Management
| Carl Clifford | ... | assistant unit manager |
| J. Boyce Harman Jr. | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Karen Back | ... | second assistant director |
| Michael Kravitz | ... | assistant director: second unit / first assistant director |
| Aralee Strange-Mason | ... | second assistant director (as Aralee Strange) |
Art Department
| Ann O. Halperin | ... | graphic artist |
| Harry Koursakos | ... | paintings |
| Paul Krafin | ... | property assistant |
| Scott Moore | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Larry Carow | ... | sound effects editor |
| Bill Daly | ... | sound mixer |
| James Hebron | ... | sound assistant |
| Larry A. Reichman | ... | sound assistant |
| Chris Roe | ... | boom operator |
| Bill Varney | ... | sound re-recording engineer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Don Cerrone | ... | key grip |
| Les Fincher | ... | still photographer |
| Christian Garrison | ... | third grip |
| Tom Houghton | ... | director of photography: second unit / gaffer |
| Ed Marritz | ... | assistant camera: second unit (as Edward Marritz) |
| Kent Miller | ... | second assistant camera |
| Dan Quinn | ... | director of photography: second unit (as Danny Quinn) |
| Joe Rizzi | ... | electrician |
| Harvey Rubin | ... | director of photography: second unit / first assistant camera |
| Peter Schnall | ... | best boy electric |
| Robert Schulman | ... | electrician |
| Jeffrey Sudzin | ... | second grip |
| Kit Whitmore | ... | assistant camera: second unit / focus puller |
Casting Department
| Kathryn Conners | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Helen P. Butler | ... | wardrobe mistress (as Helen Butler) |
| Kevin Reid | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Joanna Silverblatt | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Location Management
| Tony Gittelson | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Jack K. Tillar | ... | music editor (as Jack Tillar) |
| George Doering | ... | musician (uncredited) |
| Ron Ramin | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Helga Petrashevich | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Michael Hourihan | ... | transportation captain (as Mike Hourihan) |
Additional Crew
| Samuel Z. Arkoff | ... | presenter |
| Nan Bernstein Freed | ... | production office coordinator (as Nan L. Bernstein) |
| Bob Brady | ... | production assistant |
| Martha S. Brannfield | ... | assistant office coordinator |
| Patty Dann | ... | production assistant |
| Giorgio di Sant'Angelo | ... | clothing: Ms. Sokol (as Giorgio Sant'Angelo) |
| Renée Furst | ... | unit publicist |
| Ann O. Halperin | ... | title designer |
| Lindi Harrison | ... | production assistant (as Linda Harrison) |
| Kathleen Long | ... | post-production office coordinator |
| Ellen Lutter | ... | production secretary |
| Bert Schneiderman | ... | production accountant |
| Lauren Smith | ... | production assistant |
| Pamela B. Warner | ... | production assistant (as Pam Warner) |
| Nona Weiner | ... | post-production office coordinator |
Production Companies
Distributors
- American International Pictures (AIP) (1979) (United States) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1979) (Australia) (theatrical)
- S.I.F. (1982) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2009) (United States) (DVD) (The Susan Sarandon Star Collection)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2010) (United States) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2005) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Barneys New York (men's clothing)
- Bon Bon Productions Ltd. (payroll services)
- Filmtrucks (location services)
- Hollywood Poster Exchange (lobby cards)
- Joan and David (woman's shoes)
- KO Creative (package design and layout)
- Neiman-Tillar Associates (sound effects)
- Pacific Title (titles and opticals)
- Samuel Goldwyn Studios (post-production sound)
Storyline
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| Taglines | Love isn't blind... just a little nearsighted! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | For Something Short of Paradise (1979), Susan Sarandon and David Steinberg each agreed to a reduction of their usual salaries and five percent of the box-office gross. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Something Short of Paradise/Wise Blood/In Search of Historic Jesus/Woyzeck (1979). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Something Short of Paradise See more » |
| Quotes |
Harris Sloane:
She talks so much about space, you'd think she was an astronaut. See more » |